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AF08 BMA

2008 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BMA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026
Pass 15 Sep 2023

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all pipes at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2023

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all pipes at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle and suspension components general corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,636 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 45,628 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 45,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,681 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,864 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,899 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,351 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 21,521 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 19,010 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 May 2013 19,010 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 15,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 15,386 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,015 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 7,126 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AF08 BMA is a 2008 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 105,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 BMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF08 BMA is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is AF08 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 BMA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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